Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Basti therapy in Panchakarma is considered the most important treatment primarily for which dosha?
- Pitta
- Kapha
- Vata (Correct answer)
- Tridosha
Correct answer: Vata
Basti (medicated enema) is called the 'king of Panchakarma' and is the most effective treatment for Vata disorders, as the colon is the primary seat of Vata.
Question 2: What is Raktamokshana in the context of Panchakarma?
- Herbal steam therapy
- Therapeutic bloodletting (Correct answer)
- Oil massage
- Nasal cleansing
Correct answer: Therapeutic bloodletting
Raktamokshana is therapeutic bloodletting, used to purify the blood and treat skin diseases, liver disorders, and conditions caused by blood impurities.
Question 3: Which type of Basti involves the administration of medicated oils or ghee?
- Niruha Basti
- Anuvasana Basti (Correct answer)
- Kashaya Basti
- Uttara Basti
Correct answer: Anuvasana Basti
Anuvasana Basti involves the administration of medicated oils or ghee and is used for Vata disorders and nutritive purposes.
Question 4: What is the post-Panchakarma phase called that focuses on dietary guidelines and lifestyle modifications?
- Purvakarma
- Pradhanakarma
- Paschatkarma (Correct answer)
- Rasayana
Correct answer: Paschatkarma
Paschatkarma refers to the post-Panchakarma phase that includes Samsarjana Krama (graduated diet) and lifestyle recommendations to restore and maintain the cleansed state.
Question 5: Shirodhara is a popular Ayurvedic treatment where a continuous stream of warm liquid is poured over which part of the body?
- The spine
- The forehead (Correct answer)
- The abdomen
- The feet
Correct answer: The forehead
In Shirodhara, a continuous stream of warm medicated oil or other liquid is poured over the forehead (specifically the 'third eye' area) to calm the nervous system.
Question 6: Which classical Ayurvedic text first systematically describes the five Panchakarma procedures?
- Sushruta Samhita
- Charaka Samhita (Correct answer)
- Ashtanga Hridayam
- Bhavaprakasha
Correct answer: Charaka Samhita
The Charaka Samhita is credited with first systematically describing Panchakarma as a comprehensive detoxification system in the Kalpasthana section.
Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy 2
Basti therapy in Panchakarma is considered the most important treatment primarily for which dosha?